Hayleys Fabric bags Gold at National Chamber, NEDA Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025

All the winners

The Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025 was held in grandeur on 19 November at the Lotus Hall, BMICH, marking the eighth consecutive year of this prestigious event. The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) and the National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) jointly organised this annual award scheme to categorise, reward, and motivate Sri Lanka’s domestic entrepreneurs.

This initiative aims to recognise outstanding accomplishments in the Western Province business community, encouraging them to elevate their business practices and achieve excellence in entrepreneurship across the Micro, Small, Medium, and Large sectors.

The ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi, as the Chief Guest and Special Guests: NEDA Chairman and Director General Lakshman Abeysekera, and Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry Additional Secretary – Enterprise Development Anoja Herath, Director Dhanuka Liyanagamage, NCCSL President Anura Warnakulasooriya, along with several senior officials from NEDA, NCCSL, and representatives from the Government institutions. The distinguished Panel of Judges were also present at the ceremony to recognise the winners.

The award criteria were designed to recognise outstanding entrepreneurs across various sectors including Industry/Manufacturing, Agriculture/Livestock/Fisheries, Hospitality/Tourism, and Other Services. A total of 12 thematic awards were presented, honouring best practices and excellence in diverse fields. There were 12 awards distributed throughout these 12 thematic areas, acknowledging the best practices. The following awards were presented: Best Environmentally Friendly Enterprise, Best Exporter, Best Productive Enterprise, Best Innovative Enterprise, Best Value-Added Enterprise, Best Energy Efficiency Enterprise, Best Entrepreneur Providing the Most Jobs for Females, Best Woman Entrepreneur, Best Youth Entrepreneur, Best Entrepreneur – with Special Abilities, Best Enterprise – Sustainable Business Practices, Best Entrepreneur – Financial Performance.

The top awards of the evening, “Entrepreneur Awards 2025 – Western Province,” were presented as follows: 2nd Runner-up (Bronze Award) winner: Three Sinha Industries (Pvt) Ltd., 1st Runners-up (Silver Award) winner: TBS International (Pvt) Ltd. and Overall Winner (Gold Award) – The Best Entrepreneur of the Year 2025: Hayleys Fabric PLC. Additional notable awardees included: Sarath Enterprises, recognised as the Best Entrepreneur with Special Abilities, Luxman Metal Crushers Ltd. awarded as the Best Woman Entrepreneur, Infinity Green International Ltd. recognised as the Best Environmentally Friendly Enterprise. 

Demonstrating remarkable growth from last year, the event presented 54 awards in total, including Merit, Runner-up, and Winner categories.

National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA), was established as a Government Entity in 2006, is dedicated to promoting, supporting, encouraging, and facilitating enterprise development in Sri Lanka, with a strong emphasis on the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector. 

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, founded in 1948, has been at the forefront of providing essential services and assistance to businesses across the country. The organisation plays a pivotal role in promoting domestic and foreign trade, with a special focus on the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.

The “Western Province Entrepreneurship Awards 2025” ceremony celebrated the innovative spirit and dedication of entrepreneurs who have played a pivotal role in driving economic growth and development in the Western Province. The event highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship and recognised outstanding achievements in various business sectors.

Gold Award - Hayleys Fabric PLC

Silver Award - TBS International Ltd

Bronze Award - Three Sinha Industries Ltd